Top 10 knowledge producers in India (working in Engineering discipline) for the academic year 2017-18 and outstanding research faculty, Faculty Research Award by Careers 360 presented by Union Minister of Human Resource Development Sh. Prakash Javadekar on March 20, 2018 in New Delhi. The Award which carries Cash Prize and a Citation constituted by Careers 360 to recognize the efforts of India’s brightest minds in the field of academic research.

Research Grant of Rs 32.88 Lac only for the year 2017-18 under ASEAN-INDIA science & technology development fund , for the project, “Development of HAp (‎Ca5(PO4)3(OH)) reinforced biodegradable porous structures through polymer deposition technology for tissue engineering applications” by Department of Science and Technology.

Research Grant of Rs 0.4 Lacs only for the year 2017-18 under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Nishant Ranjan), for the project, “On development of poly lactic acid, hydroxyapatite and chitosan based three dimensional scaffolds/ functional prototypes by using additive manufacturing for biomedical applications” by Institution of Engineers (India).

Grant-in-Aid of Rs 14.00 Lacs only for the year 2017-18, under MODROBS for the project, “Development of nano-Hap composite polymer based non removable partial dentures” by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Prof. K. Arumugam National Award for Innovative Work in Engineering and Technology for the year 2016 at 46th Annual Convention of ISTE on 10–12, Feb., 2017 at Gulzar Group of Institutes, Ludhiana (Punjab). The award consists of cash prize of Rs.8000/-, a medallion and a citation.

Research Grant of Rs 26.29 Lacs only for the year 2016-19, for the project, “Welding of dissimilar plastic based material by using hybrid filament of fused deposition modelling” by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (Department of Atomic Energy).

Research Grant of Rs 0.5 Lacs only for the year 2016-17 under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Sudhir Kumar, Ranvijay Kumar and Vinay Kumar), for the project, “Plastic waste management by recycling of polymer with reinforcement of metal powder for prototyping, milling and drilling applications” by Institution of Engineers (India).

UGC Research Award for year 2016-2018 of Rs.42,12,937/- for the research project, ‘Weldability of dissimilar plastic based material by using hybrid filament of fused deposition modelling with friction stir welding’ under Mechanical Engineering. The award consists of full salary grant for 02 Years.

Honourary Fellowship Award 2016 in Engineering Sciences by Punjab Academy of Sciences on 7th Feb., 2016 during the inaugural ceremony of 19th Punjab Science Congress at SUS Group of Institutions, Tangori (Mohali).

Maharashtra State National Award for Outstanding Research Work in Engineering & Technology for the year 2015 at 45th Annual Convention of ISTE on 10th Jan, 2016 at HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (Maharashtra). The award consists of cash prize of Rs.3000/-, a medallion and a citation.

ISTE Section Best Teacher Award for year 2015 at Rayat Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Railmajra, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab. The award consists of a medallion and citation.

Research Grant of Rs 85.24 Lacs only for the year 2015-18, for the project, “Polymer waste as fused deposition modelling feedstock filament for industrial applications” by Department of Science and Technology under Technology system development programme.

Research Grant of Rs 21.03 Lacs only for the year 2015-18, for the project, “Development of in-house/indigenous composite wire based feed stock filaments of fused deposition modelling for biomedical applications” by SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Research Grant of Rs 0.60 Lacs only for the year 2015-16, under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Narinder Singh and Piyush Bedi) for the project, “Investigations for mechanical properties of Nylon6-SiC-Al2O3 based feed stock filament for fused deposition modelling (FDM)” by Institution of Engineers (India).

Best session paper award during International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering, Oct. 24-26, 2013, GNDEC, Ludhiana (India) for paper, “Development of bio-medical implant (hip joint) by combining fused deposition modelling and investment casting”.

Dr. Roshan Lal Aggarwal Best Science Teacher Award (Colleges) during the year 2013 by Punjab Academy of Sciences, India, at the valedictory session of 16th Punjab Science Congress, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot on Feb. 9th , 2013. The award consists of merit certificate, gold medal and cash prize of Rs11000/-.

Shiksha Rattan Puraskar and Certificate of excellence by India International Friendship Society on 9th Feb., 2013 during seminar on Economic growth and National integration.

Rashtriya Gaurav Award and Certificate of excellence by India International Friendship Society on 4th May, 2012 during seminar on Economic growth and National integration.

Research Grant of Rs 29.15 Lacs only for the year 2012-15, for the project, “Process capability analysis of hybrid rapid investment castings” by National Coordinated Project (NCP), by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Research Grant of Rs 22.03 Lacs only for the year 2012-15, for the project, “Development of rapid investment castings for industrial applications” by Council of scientific and industrial research, Extramural research division, New Delhi.

Research Grant of Rs 21.19 Lacs only for the year 2012-15, under SERC fast track scheme for young scientists in engineering science for the project, “Experimental investigations for hybrid rapid mouldings” by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Research Grant of Rs 11.05 Lacs only for the year 2012-14, under Research Promotion Scheme for the project, “Development of rapid vacuum mouldings for industrial applications” by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Research Grant of Rs 1.00 Lacs only for the year 2011-12, under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Vipul Sharma) for the project, “Micro mould fabrication of plastic components by vacuum casting” by Institution of Engineers (India).

Financial support/Grant of Rs 5000/- only for celebrating ‘World Intellectual property day’ by organizing One day seminar/workshop at Guru Nanak Dev Engg College, Ludhiana, (sponsored by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology) on April 29, 2011.

Travel grant for the year 2011 by International Science and Technology affairs Directorate (ISTAD), CSIR, New Delhi for foreign travel to Singapore in Feb. 2011. The travel grant was of Rs 12,135/- only.

Travel grant for the year 2010 by University Grants Commission, New Delhi for foreign travel to Manchester (UK) in July 2009. The travel grant was of Rs 99,434/- only.

Financial support/Grant of Rs 5000/- only for celebrating ‘World Intellectual property day’ by organizing One day seminar/workshop at Guru Nanak Dev Engg College, Ludhiana, (sponsored by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology) on April 29, 2010.

ISTE Best Engineering College Teacher Award for Punjab State 2009 at 39th Annual convention of ISTE on 18th Dec., 2009 at NIT, Surathkal, Karnataka. The award consists of cash prize of Rs 7000/- only, a medallion and citation.

Travel grant under young scientist programme for the year 2009 by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology for foreign travel to Malaysia in October 2009. The travel grant was of Rs 10,000/- only.

Travel grant for the year 2009 by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar for foreign travel to Malaysia in October 2009. The travel grant was of Rs 27,000/- only.

IEI Young Engineers Award in Production Engineering discipline during the year 2009-2010 by Institution of Engineers, India, at the inaugural session of 24th National convention of Production Engineers, Trichu Local Centre on May 15, 2009. The award consists of citation and cash prize of Rs10000/-.

Research Grant of Rs 8.00 Lacs only for the year 2008-09, under Research Promotion Scheme for the project, “Characterization and Machining performance of cryogenically treated cutting tools” by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Financial support/Grant of Rs 5000/- only for celebrating ‘World Intellectual property day’ by organizing One day seminar/workshop at Guru Nanak Dev Engg College, Ludhiana, (sponsored by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology) on April 21, 2009.

Young Scientist Award for the year 2009 by Punjab Academy of Sciences, during 12th Punjab Science Congress from Feb. 7-9, 2009, at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana for the research paper, ‘Techno-economic study of rapid casting solution for low melting alloys using three dimensional printing’. The award consists of merit certificate, Young Scientist Award Gold Medal and Rs1100/-.

Three letters of appreciation from Principal Beant College of Engineering & Technology, Gurdaspur for delivering expert lectures in AICTE-ISTE short term training programme on ‘Emerging trends in modern manufacturing’, organized by: Mechanical Engg. Dept., Beant College of Engineering & Technology, Gurdaspur (From 26-30 May, 2008).

Career Award for Young Teachers(CAYT) for the year 2007-08 by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi for contribution to technical education and research proposal on ‘Investigations for reducing wall thickness in shell casting using 3DP’. The award consists of a research and development grant of Rs. 10.5 lacs.

Travel grant for the year 2008 by Dept. of Science and Technology GOI for foreign travel young scientist programme to Chicago (USA) in July 2008. The travel grant was of Rs 1.1 lacs.

Research Grant for the year 2005-2006, under the research project entitled ‘Investigating the machining characteristics of titanium alloys using ultrasonic machining’ from Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata worth Rs. 0.5 Lacs.

Gold medal in M.Tech. Examination by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar for the year 2001, from President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdulkalam.

Bronze medal in B.Tech Examination by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar for the year 1999.

Certificate of Merit in recognition of Matriculation Examination for the year 1993 by Punjab School Education Board.

Working as Editor for International Journals and Reviewer of the manuscripts for the Science-Direct/Elsevier journals namely ‘Proc. of IMechE Part C: Jol. of Mechanical Engineering Science’, ‘Journal of Manufacturing Engineers(JME)’, ‘International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (IJMMS) (Inderscience publication)’, ‘Rapid prototyping Journal (Emerald)’ and ‘Journal of Materials Processing Technology (Elsevier)’ etc.

Working as reviewer for evaluation of project proposal of Science and Engineering Research Board (Statutory Body Established through an Act of Parliament: SERB Act 2008) Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Top 10 knowledge producers in India (working in Engineering discipline) for the academic year 2017-18 and outstanding research faculty, Faculty Research Award by Careers 360 presented by Union Minister of Human Resource Development Sh. Prakash Javadekar on March 20, 2018 in New Delhi. The Award which carries Cash Prize and a Citation constituted by Careers 360 to recognize the efforts of India’s brightest minds in the field of academic research.

Research Grant of Rs 32.88 Lac only for the year 2017-18 under ASEAN-INDIA science & technology development fund , for the project, “Development of HAp (‎Ca5(PO4)3(OH)) reinforced biodegradable porous structures through polymer deposition technology for tissue engineering applications” by Department of Science and Technology.

Research Grant of Rs 0.4 Lacs only for the year 2017-18 under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Nishant Ranjan), for the project, “On development of poly lactic acid, hydroxyapatite and chitosan based three dimensional scaffolds/ functional prototypes by using additive manufacturing for biomedical applications” by Institution of Engineers (India).

Grant-in-Aid of Rs 14.00 Lacs only for the year 2017-18, under MODROBS for the project, “Development of nano-Hap composite polymer based non removable partial dentures” by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Prof. K. Arumugam National Award for Innovative Work in Engineering and Technology for the year 2016 at 46th Annual Convention of ISTE on 10–12, Feb., 2017 at Gulzar Group of Institutes, Ludhiana (Punjab). The award consists of cash prize of Rs.8000/-, a medallion and a citation.

Research Grant of Rs 26.29 Lacs only for the year 2016-19, for the project, “Welding of dissimilar plastic based material by using hybrid filament of fused deposition modelling” by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (Department of Atomic Energy).

Research Grant of Rs 0.5 Lacs only for the year 2016-17 under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Sudhir Kumar, Ranvijay Kumar and Vinay Kumar), for the project, “Plastic waste management by recycling of polymer with reinforcement of metal powder for prototyping, milling and drilling applications” by Institution of Engineers (India).

UGC Research Award for year 2016-2018 of Rs.42,12,937/- for the research project, ‘Weldability of dissimilar plastic based material by using hybrid filament of fused deposition modelling with friction stir welding’ under Mechanical Engineering. The award consists of full salary grant for 02 Years.

Honourary Fellowship Award 2016 in Engineering Sciences by Punjab Academy of Sciences on 7th Feb., 2016 during the inaugural ceremony of 19th Punjab Science Congress at SUS Group of Institutions, Tangori (Mohali).

Maharashtra State National Award for Outstanding Research Work in Engineering & Technology for the year 2015 at 45th Annual Convention of ISTE on 10th Jan, 2016 at HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (Maharashtra). The award consists of cash prize of Rs.3000/-, a medallion and a citation.

ISTE Section Best Teacher Award for year 2015 at Rayat Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Railmajra, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab. The award consists of a medallion and citation.

Research Grant of Rs 85.24 Lacs only for the year 2015-18, for the project, “Polymer waste as fused deposition modelling feedstock filament for industrial applications” by Department of Science and Technology under Technology system development programme.

Research Grant of Rs 21.03 Lacs only for the year 2015-18, for the project, “Development of in-house/indigenous composite wire based feed stock filaments of fused deposition modelling for biomedical applications” by SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Research Grant of Rs 0.60 Lacs only for the year 2015-16, under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Narinder Singh and Piyush Bedi) for the project, “Investigations for mechanical properties of Nylon6-SiC-Al2O3 based feed stock filament for fused deposition modelling (FDM)” by Institution of Engineers (India).

Best session paper award during International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering, Oct. 24-26, 2013, GNDEC, Ludhiana (India) for paper, “Development of bio-medical implant (hip joint) by combining fused deposition modelling and investment casting”.

Dr. Roshan Lal Aggarwal Best Science Teacher Award (Colleges) during the year 2013 by Punjab Academy of Sciences, India, at the valedictory session of 16th Punjab Science Congress, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot on Feb. 9th , 2013. The award consists of merit certificate, gold medal and cash prize of Rs11000/-.

Shiksha Rattan Puraskar and Certificate of excellence by India International Friendship Society on 9th Feb., 2013 during seminar on Economic growth and National integration.

Rashtriya Gaurav Award and Certificate of excellence by India International Friendship Society on 4th May, 2012 during seminar on Economic growth and National integration.

Research Grant of Rs 29.15 Lacs only for the year 2012-15, for the project, “Process capability analysis of hybrid rapid investment castings” by National Coordinated Project (NCP), by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Research Grant of Rs 22.03 Lacs only for the year 2012-15, for the project, “Development of rapid investment castings for industrial applications” by Council of scientific and industrial research, Extramural research division, New Delhi.

Research Grant of Rs 21.19 Lacs only for the year 2012-15, under SERC fast track scheme for young scientists in engineering science for the project, “Experimental investigations for hybrid rapid mouldings” by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Research Grant of Rs 11.05 Lacs only for the year 2012-14, under Research Promotion Scheme for the project, “Development of rapid vacuum mouldings for industrial applications” by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Research Grant of Rs 1.00 Lacs only for the year 2011-12, under Student Project scheme (Student Name: Vipul Sharma) for the project, “Micro mould fabrication of plastic components by vacuum casting” by Institution of Engineers (India).

Financial support/Grant of Rs 5000/- only for celebrating ‘World Intellectual property day’ by organizing One day seminar/workshop at Guru Nanak Dev Engg College, Ludhiana, (sponsored by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology) on April 29, 2011.

Travel grant for the year 2011 by International Science and Technology affairs Directorate (ISTAD), CSIR, New Delhi for foreign travel to Singapore in Feb. 2011. The travel grant was of Rs 12,135/- only.

Travel grant for the year 2010 by University Grants Commission, New Delhi for foreign travel to Manchester (UK) in July 2009. The travel grant was of Rs 99,434/- only.

Financial support/Grant of Rs 5000/- only for celebrating ‘World Intellectual property day’ by organizing One day seminar/workshop at Guru Nanak Dev Engg College, Ludhiana, (sponsored by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology) on April 29, 2010.

ISTE Best Engineering College Teacher Award for Punjab State 2009 at 39th Annual convention of ISTE on 18th Dec., 2009 at NIT, Surathkal, Karnataka. The award consists of cash prize of Rs 7000/- only, a medallion and citation.

Travel grant under young scientist programme for the year 2009 by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology for foreign travel to Malaysia in October 2009. The travel grant was of Rs 10,000/- only.

Travel grant for the year 2009 by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar for foreign travel to Malaysia in October 2009. The travel grant was of Rs 27,000/- only.

IEI Young Engineers Award in Production Engineering discipline during the year 2009-2010 by Institution of Engineers, India, at the inaugural session of 24th National convention of Production Engineers, Trichu Local Centre on May 15, 2009. The award consists of citation and cash prize of Rs10000/-.

Research Grant of Rs 8.00 Lacs only for the year 2008-09, under Research Promotion Scheme for the project, “Characterization and Machining performance of cryogenically treated cutting tools” by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Financial support/Grant of Rs 5000/- only for celebrating ‘World Intellectual property day’ by organizing One day seminar/workshop at Guru Nanak Dev Engg College, Ludhiana, (sponsored by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology) on April 21, 2009.

Young Scientist Award for the year 2009 by Punjab Academy of Sciences, during 12th Punjab Science Congress from Feb. 7-9, 2009, at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana for the research paper, ‘Techno-economic study of rapid casting solution for low melting alloys using three dimensional printing’. The award consists of merit certificate, Young Scientist Award Gold Medal and Rs1100/-.

Three letters of appreciation from Principal Beant College of Engineering & Technology, Gurdaspur for delivering expert lectures in AICTE-ISTE short term training programme on ‘Emerging trends in modern manufacturing’, organized by: Mechanical Engg. Dept., Beant College of Engineering & Technology, Gurdaspur (From 26-30 May, 2008).

Career Award for Young Teachers(CAYT) for the year 2007-08 by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi for contribution to technical education and research proposal on ‘Investigations for reducing wall thickness in shell casting using 3DP’. The award consists of a research and development grant of Rs. 10.5 lacs.

Travel grant for the year 2008 by Dept. of Science and Technology GOI for foreign travel young scientist programme to Chicago (USA) in July 2008. The travel grant was of Rs 1.1 lacs.

Research Grant for the year 2005-2006, under the research project entitled ‘Investigating the machining characteristics of titanium alloys using ultrasonic machining’ from Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata worth Rs. 0.5 Lacs.

Gold medal in M.Tech. Examination by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar for the year 2001, from President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdulkalam.

Bronze medal in B.Tech Examination by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar for the year 1999.

Certificate of Merit in recognition of Matriculation Examination for the year 1993 by Punjab School Education Board.

Working as Editor for International Journals and Reviewer of the manuscripts for the Science-Direct/Elsevier journals namely ‘Proc. of IMechE Part C: Jol. of Mechanical Engineering Science’, ‘Journal of Manufacturing Engineers(JME)’, ‘International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (IJMMS) (Inderscience publication)’, ‘Rapid prototyping Journal (Emerald)’ and ‘Journal of Materials Processing Technology (Elsevier)’ etc.

Working as reviewer for evaluation of project proposal of Science and Engineering Research Board (Statutory Body Established through an Act of Parliament: SERB Act 2008) Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Top 10 knowledge producers in India (working in Engineering discipline) for the academic year 2017-18 and outstanding research faculty, Faculty Research Award by Careers 360 presented by Union Minister of Human Resource Development Sh. Prakash Javadekar on March 20, 2018 in New Delhi. The Award which carries Cash Prize and a Citation constituted by Careers 360 to recognize the efforts of India’s brightest minds in the field of academic research.